Aug 2, 2024, 08:10 PM IST

8 smallest animals on Earth

Shweta Singh

The smallest bird, weighing around 1.6 to 2 grams and measuring about 2.4 inches in length.

Bee Hummingbird

This tiny frog, discovered in Papua New Guinea, is one of the smallest vertebrates, with a length of just about 7.7 millimeters.

Paedophryne Amauensis

The smallest mammal by length, measuring about 1.6 inches long, excluding the tail.

Etruscan Pygmy Shrew

The smallest fish, measuring around 8 millimeters in length.

Psyche Cichlid

Often referred to as seed shrimp, these tiny crustaceans can be as small as 0.1 millimeters.

Ostracod

The smallest mammal by weight, this bat weighs around 2 grams and has a wingspan of about 5.7 inches.

Bumblebee Bat

Also known as water bears, they can be as small as 0.3 millimeters and are famous for their resilience.

Tardigrade

Another contender for the smallest bat, it has a wingspan of around 5.7 inches and weighs approximately 2 grams.

Kitti's Hog-nosed Bat